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SirAlec · 9th June 2008, 22:22

June 10th 1947
Saab introduced its first car, the model 92001, the Ursaab prototype. Saab had been primarily a supplier of military aircraft before and during World War II. With the end of the war, company executives realized the need to diversify the company's production capabilities. After an exhaustive planning campaign that at one point led to the suggestion that Saab manufacture toasters, But company executives decided to start building motor cars. Saab director Sven Otterbeck placed aircraft engineer Gunnar Ljungstrom in charge of creating the company's first car.

June 10th 1954
General Motors announced its research staff had built the GM Turbocruiser, a modifed GMC coach powered by a gas turbine; engine consisted of a single burner with two turbine wheels (one used to drive the centrifugal compressor, second delivered power for the transmission to the rear wheels of the vehicle).

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SirAlec Senior - BHPian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Queen of the Hills Posts: 1,723	10th June *June 10th 1947* Saab introduced its first car, the model 92001, the Ursaab prototype. Saab had been primarily a supplier of military aircraft before and during World War II. With the end of the war, company executives realized the need to diversify the company's production capabilities. After an exhaustive planning campaign that at one point led to the suggestion that Saab manufacture toasters, But company executives decided to start building motor cars. Saab director Sven Otterbeck placed aircraft engineer Gunnar Ljungstrom in charge of creating the company's first car. *June 10th 1954* General Motors announced its research staff had built the GM Turbocruiser, a modifed GMC coach powered by a gas turbine; engine consisted of a single burner with two turbine wheels (one used to drive the centrifugal compressor, second delivered power for the transmission to the rear wheels of the vehicle). Source: The History Channel Wikipedia Saab 92001, The Ursaab __________________ Still! Living Life a quarter mile at a time.....post being Dad.